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Title: Beat the bad credit blues
Phrase: Debt Consolidation
The turbulent economy, and tougher lending environment, appears to have shut the door on credit opportunities for those with a dubious credit history.
However, in many instances, poor credit doesn't necessarily knock you out of the credit pool. But it does mean you'll need to be well-prepared and informed when you go looking for a loan. In any case, you're probably going to get less-desirable terms, and you'll pay a little more than the average consumer because the lender is taking on a greater risk, thanks to your shaky financial record.
Here's a chance to learn how lenders evaluate you and better understand a few of the tools they use to make their choices, such as your credit reports and credit scores; how to deal with lenders so you don't get tricked into losing even more money, and how you can bypass some conventional routes to receiving credit.
Bankrate has selected seven areas where your credit history can have a big impact, explaining how bad credit can affect you and what you can do to make things better.
Some of the guidance provided, as well as the wise use of the credit you might ultimately receive, will help improve your history and boost your credit scores. That means easier credit at a better price.
Source: Brigitte Yuille. Bankrate.com
